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February 2017

28 February 2017
IT Aquafil delight at international award for Econyl
GB Performance textiles players to take part in London event
DE Adidas to rival Nike for sub-two hour marathon
US VF commits to supporting forest conservation
US Recycling certification for new Downlite down
27 February 2017
MZ BCI helps thousands of farmers in Mozambique
DE Techtextil and Texprocess shaping up for record year
US Cocona helps Kenneth Cole boost “wearing experience”
US Invista considers selling its advanced textiles business
AU Billabong begins sell-off of smaller brands
24 February 2017
ZA South Africa-based brand launches first yoga pants collection
DE Growth for German textile machinery manufacturers
SE Isbjörn uses PrimaLoft fleece in new collection
DE Vaude proud of ‘Made in Germany’ products
US Tough end to 2016 for Wolverine
23 February 2017
JP Gore-Tex shells feature in new Goldwin collection
CN Anta rides the wave of Olympic success in 2016
BD BGMEA wants duty-free access to Brazil and the US
US Winner of World Sneaker Championship named
KE AAFA to support development of East African manufacturing
22 February 2017
JP Woolmark supports next generation of Japanese fashion designers
US NPD Group to offer insight for OIA
US ICAC director to step down
MM Myanmar predicts impressive growth in garment exports
US Record year for Skechers
21 February 2017
BE Soft TPU with good slip-resistance properties announced by Huntsman
SG Archroma makes its Color Atlas portable
DE Kelheim explores new applications of viscose fibres
US Running category drags down US shoe sales
NG Nigeria wants to boost garment industry
20 February 2017
DE Positive 2016 for Covestro as earnings surge
IT Directa Plus to lead smart fabrics research project
US Puma North America gets new president
US Stable sales for VF in 2016
CN Booming ski market provides backdrop for ISPO Beijing
17 February 2017
US Outdoor Retailer will leave Utah (but it will take time)
DE BASF puts prices up
US Unifi uses power of sport to educate public on recycling
FR Lectra to help women’s brand boost product development
FR French Judo champion signs deal with Under Armour
16 February 2017
IT Giordana director retires after 39 years
FR Visitor numbers up at Première Vision Paris
IN Report discusses Indian mega textile parks
DE Reshuffle at Adidas Originals after promotion
DE Lenzing fibres receive USDA Biobased certification
15 February 2017
US O’Neill recruits experienced figure as CEO
IT Positive year for Italian textile machinery manufacturers
US OIA urges its members to attend Outdoor Retailer
DE BASF updates polyurethane portfolio for SIMAC
CN Legal win in China for Huntsman Textile Effects
14 February 2017
BE Huntsman to launch new soling solutions at SIMAC
CA Arc’teryx is the latest to withdraw from Outdoor Retailer
IN Primark celebrates success of Indian cotton initiative
MM Myanmar seeks investors for textile and garment zone
AR New man takes the reigns at Alpargatas Argentina
13 February 2017
BD Apparel summit to take place in Bangladesh
IT Eurojersey to develop graphene-enhanced Sensitive fabrics
US VF names new president for Reef brand
US Columbia achieved record sales in 2016
IT Errea Sport signs deal with Formula One team
10 February 2017
US Outdoor Retailer organiser to seek new venue as Polartec withdraws too
US VF to train students in 3D technology
DE Chemicals manufacturer points the way to textile dyeing without effluent
IT Diesel tackles counterfeiting
DE Puma boosted by growth in women’s segment
09 February 2017
US Patagonia turns its back on Outdoor Retailer
CH Kjus chief executive hands over the reins
CH Membrane could offer “generational advancement” in moisture management
US Wolverine snaps up industry veteran
DE Double record for ISPO
08 February 2017
AT A new fibre from Lenzing
FR French startup offers personal climate control
DE Adidas designs shoe tailored for women
US Unifi recognised by World Textile Awards
ES Polartec renews Alberto Contador sponsorship
07 February 2017
IT Colmar expands its graphene-enhanced collection with new jackets
US Startup takes cue from nature for robotic jacket
CH HeiQ and Patagonia set out to find a solution to DWR dilemma
US Innovation the key to eliminating PFCs for Gore
US New man to oversee sportswear at VF
06 February 2017
IT New insulation material saves Napapijri one kilo
CO 25-year social project in Colombia brings fair-trade first for Páramo
US Noble and Bemis claim connected apparel breakthrough
HN Honduras to get synthetic yarn plant
DE ISPO announces 2017 Award winners
03 February 2017
BE European Parliament wants to make sport a political priority
DE Wool wants to woo activewear interest at ISPO
US Deckers to become “more nimble” after sales dip
IT Group aims to drive innovation in textile finishing
NL Dyneema creates the “alpine jacket of tomorrow”
02 February 2017
GB Backpack brand joins EOG
FR ISPO Gold Award for Millet backpack
KR Cordura powers latest collection from Black Yak
ET Two new textile parks on the horizon in Ethiopia
CH Sales dip as Rieter announces changes
01 February 2017
DE Adidas unveils Parley Ocean Plastic swim range
FR Hohenstein quality label for new permethrin-free anti-mite treatment
AT Tencel fabrics are “perfect” for laser finishing
US Under Armour’s footwear revenue hits $1 billion
GB Acai Activewear turns to Carvico for new collection

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